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Mechanical Design Engineer – Defense Sector

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Are you curious, innovative, and motivated to push the boundaries of what is technically possible? Do you want to continue growing within product development and take the next step in your career? Then you might be the one we are looking for! We are currently experiencing strong demand within the defense industry and are seeking a Design Engineer with experience in mechanical design who is ready to continue developing their expertise together with us.

Job Responsibility:

  • Working with electronics-related mechanics and system-level design, with a particular focus on machined components
  • Working at the interface between subsystems and the overall system architecture
  • Producing complete, high-quality drawing documentation with accurate tolerancing
  • Managing tolerance stack-ups, material selection, and manufacturing and assembly considerations
  • Willingly share your knowledge, support colleagues in technical matters, and contribute to a structured and professional way of working

Requirements:

  • Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with extensive experience from environments where mechanical design is subject to high demands on durability, reliability, and manufacturability
  • Experience with products and technical systems where quality, tolerancing, and material selection are critical
  • Experience working with electronics-related mechanics and system-level design, with a particular focus on machined components
  • Experience in lightweight design, such as additive manufacturing or composite structures, is considered an advantage
  • Accustomed to working at the interface between subsystems and the overall system architecture
  • Solid understanding of how mechanical solutions integrate into complex products
  • Highly proficient in CAD tools and capable of producing complete, high-quality drawing documentation with accurate tolerancing
  • Managing tolerance stack-ups, material selection, and manufacturing and assembly considerations are natural parts of your design process
  • Experience in Design in PTC Creo and work in Windchill
  • Experience in Simulation and analysis
  • Experience in Drawing methodology according to Model Based Definition (MBD)
  • Experience in ERP systems, preferably IFS
  • Experience in Materials engineering, surface treatments, and fastening technologies
  • Confident in your expertise and have a collaborative mindset
  • Detail-oriented, follow established design and development processes, and understand the importance of delivering on time with the right level of quality

Nice to have:

Experience in lightweight design, such as additive manufacturing or composite structures

What we offer:
  • Opportunity to work across multiple areas with clients
  • Security of a single employer
  • After-work gatherings, events, fitness activities, ski trips, or inspirational talks
  • Fun trips (e.g., South Africa in September 2024)
  • Professional development through consulting assignments and various technical trainings
  • Internal programs for personal development
  • Autonomy, involvement, and influence

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 13, 2026

Expiration:
April 30, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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